The Horrible Dr. Hichcock
“The candle of his lust burnt brightest in the shadow of the grave!”
1962 · 1 h 16 min
Directed by 
Riccardo Freda
Riccardo FredaCast
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Plot
In late 19th century London, a woman weds a necrophiliac surgeon and finds that his dead first wife is still on his mind.
Sinekatalog’s take
Riccardo Freda's Italian gothic horror, with Barbara Steele, is atmospheric and lurid, a classic of the genre.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (2,386 votes)
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